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April 19, 2010 Claim: The unexamined life is not worth living Socrates is heralded as the first real philosopher in the Western tradition. He embarked on a quest for wisdom. Finding little wisdom, but lots of self-certainty, he began his job as the gadfly of Athens. He asked people questions and publicly revealed that their guise of authority and assuredness masked ignorance and inconsistency. He suggested that everyone undertake the task of carefully examining their beliefs and think for
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still trying to decide on a new name for the group, which will be open to people of any faith, who wish to discuss Muslim beliefs, values and how the religion is perceived in the news and around campus. They’ve decided to name the club the Muslim Association and Allies (PLUMAAA). Umma is the Arabic word for “community.” The club will begin meeting in the fall. “I really think it is important to start a club, there is a lot of misinformation about Islam,” said Alazadi. “Our goal is to spread
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extraction and oppression.” “I think we’re all excited to see where and how Andrew’s contributions to these conversations will have a long-standing impact,” she says. “Whether that’s in a local community framework or a global dialogue, all our voices can make a difference.” Mount Tabor Park in Portland Oregon (stock image) Faith as Sustenance Schwartz is still a nominal member of the Lutheran church and feels culturally Christian due to his Lutheran upbringing and Christ-informed values. But his work is
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. “Washoe and her family, despite their intelligence and amazing life stories, are in prison. They will be there for the rest of their lives because, having been raised by humans as deaf human children, they are neither fully human nor fully chimpanzee. This experience makes me further committed to challenging long-held cultural and philosophical beliefs about the position that we as humans occupy within the biosphere.” While learning to care for a family of four chimpanzees at a research center in
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Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU Posted by: mhines / July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 When it comes to securing full-ride scholarships, they are quite rare at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship covers all expenses related to attending school – tuition, student fees, housing, food, and more. The reality is that only a small number of students receive full-ride scholarships. At PLU, full-ride scholarships are limited to the potential 4-year Army ROTC
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Diversity Center Alums: Complexities of Care and Service Abroad Posted by: Julie Winters / July 16, 2019 Image: Image: Angie Hambrick (from right, clockwise:) Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Hispanic studies professor Giovanna Urdangarain, anthropology professor and PLU Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator Katherine Wiley, and anthropology and global studies professor Dr. Ami Shah to discuss service abroad. July 16, 2019 By Kenzie Gandy
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Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Summer 2018 REU program Posted by: alemanem / January 24, 2018 January 24, 2018 The application for Summer 2018 REU program is now open. Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics
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NSF REU with the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Posted by: nicolacs / January 18, 2019 January 18, 2019 Since the summer of 2017, the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), has established a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site designed to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis
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Emerging Leaders’ Summit, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Posted by: nicolacs / April 16, 2021 April 16, 2021 HACU is hosting our Emerging Leaders’ Summit, a virtual event co-hosted with one of our member schools, the College of Southern Nevada, on Thursday, May 6th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT. We are highly encouraging students who attend HACU-member schools in the states of Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah to apply. With Pacific Lutheran University being a
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Free Webinar on Careers in Worker Health and Safety With the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded
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